TikTok removes accounts linked to Russian media groups for ‘engaging in covert influence operations’
TikTok has removed accounts linked to a Russian media group from its platform for engaging in a “covert influence operation” ahead of the 2024 US presidential election. Video Streaming Platform Announced on Monday The company removed accounts linked to its parent company Rossiya Segodnya and TV-Novosti for violating its community guidelines. TikTok did not specifically […]
New Sign That Conservative NFL Player May Have More Cultural Influence Than Taylor Swift’s Vaccinated Boy Toy
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker narrowly beat out Taylor Swift's boyfriend in official NFL merchandise sales from March 1 to May 31, signaling his power to influence American culture and young football fans. NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Top 50 Player Sales List Track your data Officially licensed merchandise, from jerseys to T-shirts, bobbleheads to pet supplies, […]
Iran tried to influence election by sending stolen material from Trump campaign to Biden’s camp, FBI says
According to U.S. government agencies, Iranian cyber actors sent messages containing materials stolen from former President Trump's campaign this summer to officials in President Biden's re-election campaign in an attempt to “sow discord and influence the outcome of the U.S. elections.” “Malicious Iranian cyber actors sent unsolicited emails between late June and early July to […]
Dwindling Western influence amid uncertainty in the Sahel region
The Sahel region has become a focal point of deepening polarization between pro-Western “moderate” states and those seeking independence from neo-colonial influences and turning instead to non-African powers such as Russia. On July 6, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announcedAssociation of Sahel States (AES)A coalition of military juntas that reject pressure from the West, especially […]
Lawmakers crack down on CCP influence in US government tech, warn of potentially ‘devastating’ cyber attack
First appeared on FOX: A new bipartisan effort is underway in Congress to counter the growing threat of cyberattacks from China and other U.S. adversaries. The bill, spearheaded by Republican Rep. Pat Fallon of Texas, would impose new restrictions on the technology the U.S. government can purchase by forcing federal agencies or offices to only […]
Patrick Mahomes commends wife’s influence after Trump’s praise and Taylor Swift’s Harris endorsement
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes told reporters on Wednesday that he won't endorse any candidate in the upcoming election as he is focused on leading the Kansas City Chiefs to three straight Super Bowl titles, something no NFL team has ever accomplished. Mahomes' assignment comes during an election year when he is surrounded by […]
Xi Jinping Vows to Improve ‘Communication’ with North Korea as China Loses Influence to Russia
Chinese dictator Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on National Day, but international observers described the message as relatively cold and a possible sign of rifts between the two countries. China is communist North Korea's closest ally but has refrained from expressing support for the Kim […]
Amid efforts to influence the election, 2024 contest remains secure
Intelligence agencies have determined that while foreign adversaries have sought to widen divisions in the United States, they have not so far attempted to disrupt the government's efforts to conduct the 2024 election. “Our assessment is that it would be extremely difficult for a foreign power to manipulate our election process on a scale sufficient […]
House GOP presses Hochul on alleged CCP agent’s influence in New York, including secret Chinese police station
FOX First Report – New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is demanding an explanation from New York Governor Kathy Hockle regarding her former senior aide Linda Sun, who was recently indicted as an agent of the Chinese Communist Party. Tenney wrote the Democratic governor this week questioning Sun's influence on the state's government and economy, as […]
‘Secret’ Russian influence campaign paid $10M to prop up right-wing US commentators: indictment
A Russian “covert” influence campaign is said to have paid $10 million to support media companies hosting what were seen as like-minded right-wing commentators in the US, including popular pundits such as Benny Johnson, Dave Rubin and Tim Pool. Department of Justice Indicted Two employees of Russian state media outlet RT were arrested Wednesday on […]